Thursday, October 25, 2007

She's gone (MCN) crazy!!

MCN = Modern Cloth Nappies... and yep, I've gone a bit crazy and obsessed...

Been sewing up a storm (well when I can get a chance to!)...

Here's what I've made so far - 5 nappies and 2 covers. Been trying out a few different patterns, seeing what I like.
For any of you out there doing the same, the back left is the Mama Bird in little size... don't like the leg elastic in this one.. the blue one is a side-snap pocket I made for Eli (he's worn it twice but I'm not too keen on it really.... for now I'm concentrating on making the rest of Lani's and then will try a different front-fastening pocket pattern for Eli again)... the two at the front are the Weeweka one-size pattern which I like the best so far!

This is the inside of the Weekeka (for Katie mainly coz you asked to see). They have a microfleece inner layer, and a fold-out soaker for quicker drying!

Here is the little doll modelling her new nappy - the weeweka above (and my favourite one). this one is a nice trim fit and will fit her until she's toilet trained hopefully - its a one-size-fits-all...

Here's another pattern I tried - the Ottobre... I made this one with a PUL cover so its waterproof and doesn't need a cover on top. Not much liking this pattern too, so probably won't do this one again - bit gapey at the legs...

This is the MiaLa cover I made this morning.. I also made one the same in a pale green last night... coz her covers are WAY too small for her now (newbie sized!). It looks a bit bulky on her but that's coz she's got one of the old fat fluffies fitted nappies under - they're really bulky. Good to know that this cover covers even them though...

Next mission is applique and embroidery... I'm hoping to do a few for gifts like this, so want to practice one for Lani first, to make sure I don't totally SUCK at it!! lol

Ordered some more fleece yesterday - coloured yay! Bit sick of white inners.... fleece will ALWAYS get used!!

Anyway, better feed these babies, just wanted to share :)

7 comments:

Katie Toland said...

Thanks Nattie :) You made the whole thing very clear. Thanks. And you know I think Lani just looks as adorable as ever in them.

Anonymous said...

You are one clever chookie my friend! They look fab and I think you are awesome cause I still cant sew a straight line (or anything) to save myself! lol :)
love ya!
lus x

Lil said...

Wow! You're so clever making those - they look great! Wish I had a sewing machine! hehe. Btw, Lani is looking absolutely gorgeous!
Luv Lil xox

Lil said...

Hey Nat,
Thanks for dropping by. I found your blog a couple of months ago (I think randomly through a comment - maybe Shawn's blog - waiting for my poppet?). Just haven't commented on your blog earlier. Love all your scrapbooking btw :)
Luv Lil xox

Chrissy said...

Oh you are such a clever cookie Miss Nat!! These are ever so cute love and look at your baby girl. Wah! She looks bigger and I need a cuddle before she's off to school!!!! LOL ;-) Will have to organise s'thing hey once my hubby is off overseas again ok?

Love Chrissy x

Karen L said...

Nat they look fabulous and Lani looks oh too cute in them.
By the way - you've been tagged, visit my blog for details.

Anonymous said...

HOLY GIRL.....SHE IS ADORABLE! and so are those nappies....kewwwllll.

Huge hugs
e